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Watch: Tigres Femenil’s Lizbeth Ovalle scores unreal flying backward scorpion kick goal

An inconceivable Tigres Femenil goal from midfielder Lizbeth Ovalle on Monday night left the soccer world in awe. Fans everywhere are in agreement: we’ve never seen a goal like this before.

During Tigres’ game vs. Chivas Ovalle opened the scoring in the 75th minute with a goal that must be seen to be believed.

Spain star Jenni Hermoso whipped in a cross toward the six-yard box. Ovalle, with her back to the goal, leapt into the air and flicked the ball toward goal with a backheel effort. Her shot then nestled into the upper-90 of the goal.

San Diego FC fans face backlash for homophobic chant in 2025 MLS home opener

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….

San Diego FC's 2025 MLS season celebratory home opener against St. Louis CITY on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium saw an unfortunate happening after a large section fans participated in a homophobic chant aimed at St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki throughout the match.

Widely-condemned homophobic chant present at San Diego FC home opener

The chant, which was heard almost every time Bürki took a goal kick, has since been widely condemned by the club and its leadership.

Watch Antony’s reaction when he learns he’ll play vs. Real Madrid after winning red card appeal

Real Betis forward Antony received great news on Wednesday when he learned he will be eligible for his side’s match vs. Real Madrid on Saturday after winning a red card appeal. 

Antony was sent off in his last LaLiga game vs. Getafe with a straight red card following a tackle on Getafe's Juan Iglesias. Betis appealed to the Spanish Football Federation and won, meaning Antony is cleared to face off against Los Blancos.

Here was the moment Antony learned the news.

Antony reaction to red card overturned

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo angrily blasts ball into stands after baffling Jhon Durán red card

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 40 this February and hasn’t lost an ounce of his competitiveness. A “Ronaldo kicks ball into stands” video from Al Nassr’s 3-2 defeat to Al Ettifaq on Friday has gone viral.

In stoppage time Al Nassr were down a goal and in desperate need of an equalizer. The Saudi giants then went down a man after new star signing Jhon Durán was given a ridiculous red card.

WTF! Josh Sargent heads in game-tying goal while squirrel runs on field

The headline of this story might be one of the more unique ones I’ve written in my five years with The18. An American striker scored a key goal at the same time a squirrel was invading the pitch.

Sargent’s squirrely goal took place during Norwich City’s 1-1 draw against Hull City on Saturday in the EFL Championship. In the 47th minute Norwich left back Kellen Fisher was running stride for stride with a furry rodent on the near sideline.

Despite the excellent run made by Hammy from “Over the Hedge” Fisher elected to swing the ball into the box toward Sargent.

"When football ends, fútbol begins" — MLS and Apple TV release Super Bowl ad starring Lionel Messi

Move over football, fútbol is coming back.

Super Bowl LIX was one of the books, with the Philadelphia Eagles cruising past the former back-to-back champions Kansas City Chiefs to take the American football throne in perhaps one of the most memorable one-sided performances in recent NFL championship game history. It was an incredible result in the United States' biggest sporting event.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's mother reacts to first goal as 40-year-old; marks 924th career goal

Cristiano is still "SiUUUU"—ing in his forties.

Cristiano Ronaldo marked another historic milestone in his illustrious career, scoring his first-ever goal as a 40-year-old in Al Nassr's dominant 3-0 victory over Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese legend’s strike came in the 74th minute, showcasing his he's far from being finished despite his recent birthday.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal as 40-year-old; marks 924 career goals

Watch: Neymar comes on for Santos and immediately takes a ball to the privates

Neymar made his grand return to his boyhood club Santos on Wednesday playing his first game in three months after injuries ended his time with Al Hilal. Neymar came on in the second half for Santos and was immediately greeted by taking a ball to the nether regions.

Wednesday’s Paulistão match was also Neymar’s 33rd birthday. He received a standing ovation from the home fans in the Vila Belmiro when he was brought into the game. 

Neymar was then rocked in the peanuts just seconds later.

Neymar hit in balls 1 minute into Santos return

Viral: Lionel Messi bodyguard 'defeated' by pitch invader in preseason match in Panama

In a hilarious and unexpected turn of events, Lionel Messi’s famous bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, was momentarily “defeated” by a pitch invader during Inter Miami’s preseason match against San Miguelito in Panama. 

Matildas star Sam Kerr says she’s embarrassed by footage of her arguing with police officers

LONDON — Australia women's soccer captain Sam Kerr said she felt British police treated her differently because of the color of her skin, as she gave evidence in a London court on Wednesday while on trial accused of racially abusing a white police officer.

Kerr, who has Indian ancestry, told officer Stephen Lovell that "you guys are fucking stupid and white" after police were called following a drunken dispute with a cab driver in the early hours of Jan. 30, 2023.

Sam Kerr police officer video

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